#91 Carl Paoli: The Language of Movement

Freestyle Way

In the lecture "What is Freestyle," Coach Carl Paoli presents a comprehensive framework that serves as his book's thesis. The lecture offers an in-depth exploration of the philosophy and mechanics of physical movement and fitness, providing a holistic approach to understanding and mastering these disciplines. Coach Paoli begins by defining "freestyle" as an approach to fitness that involves practicing multiple disciplines to develop, distill, and progress them. He emphasizes the role of "position" as the cornerstone for interpreting and understanding movement. Through this lens, he discusses the mechanical similarities and differences between various exercises and explores movement control from both global and local perspectives. Towards the end of the lecture, Coach Paoli elaborates on different techniques as progressions that contribute to skill development. He concludes by asserting that the "freestyle" approach transcends being a mere methodology; it is a lifestyle that can be applied both in sports and everyday life. Introduction Purpose of the Video Answer questions about progression, techniques, and developing techniques. The lecture elaborates on the framework in part 1 of his book. What is Freestyle? Breaking Down the Term "Free" + "Style" "Free" for freedom of movement and "Style" for the individualized approach. Formal Definition An approach to fitness where one practices multiple disciplines to develop one's purpose and progression. The Importance of Position Position Defined Answers to "Where are you?" and "What do you look like?" The Concept of Floating in Space Imagining your body in space to understand position. Framework Elements Position Movement Purpose Relationships between Movements Progressions Identifying Problems Through Position Example: Muscle Up Challenge Doing 100 pull-ups and dips but struggling with the muscle-up. Biomechanics and Technique Movement Patterns Squat and Pistol as examples. Mechanical Similarities Identifying similar movement patterns to develop progressions. Movement Standards What is Movement Standard? A recommendation by an authority. Tailoring movements to individual needs. Understanding Planes and Positions The Midline Four Core Positions Standing, Inverted, Flexion, and Extension Movement as a Code Purpose and Intelligence Movement as a form of developing greater levels of intelligence. Functional Movement Definitions and Misunderstandings Individualized Prescription Strength and Capacity Simple-Complex-Simple Lens Progressing from Basic to Advanced Style as Technique and Progression Styles as Various Techniques Progression through Techniques Conclusion Freestyle as Lifestyle Not just a methodology but a lifestyle. Applicability in Life and Sport This framework aims to capture the key points and structure of Coach Carl Paoli's lecture on "What is Freestyle," offering an organized way to understand his insights into fitness, movement, and lifestyle. Framework for Coach Carl Paoli's Lecture on What is Freestyle Link to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16vwjJbNA9I --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carlpaoli/message